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4 weeks ago

Former premier Williams defends $47K donation as no-limit political financing draws scrutiny

Former premier Danny Williams was speaking out today, after it was revealed he donated almost $50,000 to the Progressive Conservatives ahead of last fall’s provincial election.  Newfoundland and Labrador has no limits on political donations, be it from individuals, corporations, or unions. Williams was one of many big contributors to donate to political parties in […]

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4 weeks ago

Inside Story: Danny Williams on money and politics

Former premier Danny Williams faced questions on Thursday about money and politics. That’s after the Liberals asked who is calling the shots in the wake of Williams’ $46,000 donation to the provincial Tories.

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4 weeks ago

Another Conservative MP crosses the floor to join Liberals as Marilyn Gladu changes colours

Major news out of Ottawa on Wednesday as longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor to the Liberals, putting Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government a single seat shy of a majority. “The past year has been like no other that Canada has ever faced, and I’ve heard clearly from constituents that you want serious […]

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1 month ago

President Trump sends dire message to Iran; deadline set for 8 p.m. in Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran that a “whole civilization will die tonight” but said there’s still time with the deadline set for 8 p.m. in Washington. Trump issued the threat this morning, about 12 hours ahead of his deadline for Iran to agree to a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz […]

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